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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 44 MIN

Sam Capaldi, the No Snob Somm

from @WineWithJon · host Jonathan Frutkin

Sam Capaldi liquidated her savings at 22 to go to sommelier school. Today she's the "No Snob Somm" — 300,000+ followers, a wine club, a wine label, and a community built by pairing wine with Taco Bell instead of white tablecloths.In this episode, Sam and Jon get into why the wine industry keeps losing the next generation, what COVID virtual tastings taught her about what people actually want, the role vulnerability plays in her brand, the story behind FaffWine Co., and the advice she gives anyone who's curious about wine but feels like they don't know enough to start.If you've ever felt like wine wasn't "for you" — this one is.Guest: Sam Capaldi (@samanthasommelier) — Certified Sommelier, Founder ofSamantha Sommelier, Co-Founder of Faff Wine Co. Website: https://www.samanthasommelier.com Faff Wine Co.: https://www.samanthasommelier.com/faffHost: Jon Frutkin (@winewithjon) — lawyer turned collector turned wine barowner, Preface Wine in Delray Beach, FL. 

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